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Using voice control

It is possible to voice-control a range of different functions in the car. Below is an introduction to what is required to get started as well as examples of different commands.

Start voice control

PS-1926-Voice control symbol

You have a "dialogue" with the system in order to give commands via the voice control system. Depress the steering wheel button for voice control PS-1926-Voice control button to activate the system and initiate a dialogue using voice commands. When you have pressed the button, you will hear a beep and the voice control symbol will appear in the driver display.

This shows that the system has started listening and you can now start giving commands. As soon as you start talking, the system will learn how to recognise and understand your voice. This takes a few seconds and is done automatically, which means that you do not need to start any manual voice training.

Remember the following:
  • Speak after the tone with a normal voice at a normal tempo.
  • Do not speak while the system is replying (the system cannot understand commands during this time).
  • Avoid background noise in the passenger compartment by having the doors and windows closed.

In general, the system works by listening for a basic command which is then followed by more detailed commands specifying what you want the system to do.

To change the system audio volume, turn the rotary volume knob when the voice speaks. It is possible to use other buttons during voice control. However, other sounds will be silenced during dialogue with the system, which means that it is not possible to execute any functions linked with audio using the buttons.

Terminate voice control

Voice control can be stopped in different ways:
  • Press PS-1926-Voice control button briefly and say "Cancel".
  • Press and hold the steering wheel button for voice control PS-1926-Voice control button until you hear two beeps. This stops voice control even when the system is speaking.

Voice control is also cancelled if you fail to respond during a dialogue. Firstly, the system will ask for an answer three times, and voice control will be terminated automatically if it still does not receive an answer.

To accelerate communication and skip prompts from the system, press the voice control button PS-1926-Voice control button on the steering wheel. This terminates the system voice and you can say your next command.

Example of voice control

Press PS-1926-Voice control button.
Say "Call [Forename] [Surname] [number category]", e.g. "Call Robin Smith Mobile".
The system dials the selected contact from your phone book. If the contact has several phone numbers (e.g. home, mobile, work), the right category must be referred to.

Commands/phrases

The following commands can generally be used, regardless of the situation:
  • "Repeat" - repeats the last voice instruction in the ongoing dialogue.
  • "Cancel" - discontinue the dialogue.1
  • "Help" - starts a help dialogue. The system replies with the commands available in the current situation, a prompt or an example.

Commands for specific functions such as phone and radio are described in specific sections.

Digits

The number commands are stated differently depending on the function to be controlled:
  • Phone numbers and postcodes must be spoken individually, number by number, e.g. "zero, three, one, two, two, four, four, three" (03122443).
  • House numbers can be spoken individually or in groups, e.g. "two, two" or "twenty-two" (22). For English and Dutch, several groups can be said in sequence, e.g. "twenty-two, twenty-two" (22 22). For English, double or triple can be used, e.g. "double zero" (00). Numbers can be given within the range 0-2300.
  • Frequencies can be spoken as "ninety-eight point eight" (98.8), "a hundred and four point two" or "hundred and four point two" (104.2).

Speed and repetition mode

It is possible to adjust the speed if the system is speaking too quickly.

Repetition mode can be enabled so that the system repeats what you have said.

To change the speed or activate/deactivate repetition mode:

Press Settings in the top view.

Press System → Voice Control and select settings.

  • Repeat Voice Command
  • Speech Rate
  1. 1 Note that this only stops the dialogue when the system is not speaking. To do that, give a long press on PS-1926-Voice control button until two beep tones are heard.

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